North Carolina High School Volleyball - New Hanover Laney
October 7, 2025: Wilmington, NC 28405
The Laney Buccaneers topped the visiting New Hanover Wildcats volleyball squad by a final score of 3-1 in Tuesday's league game.
Next up, the Buccaneers face the North Brunswick Scorpions (Leland, NC) in a Carolina Coast 6A/7A game, on Thursday, October 9. Laney will attempt to advance on its 7-11 season record. The Scorpions go into the game with a 9-12 record after their 3-0 league loss to Hoggard (Wilmington, NC).
With the loss, New Hanover drops to 5-15 on the campaign. The Wildcats host Topsail (Hampstead, NC) to play the Pirates in a Carolina Coast 6A/7A outing on Thursday, October 9. The Pirates come into the outing with a record of 14-5. Topsail won 3-1 in their recent non-league outing against Wilmington Christian Academy (Wilmington, NC)
Match Summary
Game Recap: Attacking Showcases & Defensive Grit
M. Smith led the charge offensively with 9 kills and 16 assists, dominating both at the net and setting up plays. V. Quintana was the most efficient hitter, smashing a .500 clip, while I. Smith and M. Sawyer also contributed key kills.
Serving was on point for J. McCague, who not only racked up 8 points off her serves but maintained a perfect serving percentage alongside Perez, Wortman, and Holt. M. Smith added 3 aces to the tally, keeping the pressure high.
Defensively, J. McCague anchored the backcourt with an impressive 20 digs and 30 receptions, setting the tone for the team’s resilient floor defense. L. Holt stood out at the net with 2 solo blocks, providing the team’s only significant blocking presence.
Despite some struggles in hitting efficiency and serve consistency from a few players, the team’s balanced effort in attacking, serving, and defense helped keep them competitive throughout.
